I am trying to decide between one of these three cases but can't really decide which since most stores don't have them so I haven't had the chance to actually feel and see how they look on my phone. I'm not in an environment where I drop my phone a lot but I still need a little protection so I was wondering if I could get any recomendations
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do not get the impact
the fit is not good
i cannot comment on the commuter because the defender is the same price and i got the defender, and i like it alot
I've owned the incipio feather and just got the commuter in the mail a few minutes ago. I didn't like how fragile the feather was, so I opted for the commuter for better protection.
As far as fit, I'm pretty happy with it, although the silicone parts that cover the ear speaker and the bottom of the phone are a little floppy if you mess with them. The back of the case is a little slicker than I would like, but the silicone parts on the side give adequate grip. The volume buttons are actually easier to use with the case on than without a case, and the port covers seem great too.
I'd give it a 8/10 because the slickness of the plastic and floppy silicone subtract a bit from an otherwise excellent case.
Get the Commuter
I just got it the other day. It really seems to protect the phone quite well and fits snugly. Adds some bulk, but probably less than the impact.
Pros:
Excellent Phone Protection
Easy to install
Doesn't add too much bulk
Cons:
Rubber attracts lint
Included screen protector isn't figerprint / smudge resistant
Does add some bulk
Definately the Commuter.
I love mine!
I bought the Body Glove a couple weeks ago after finding out I can still use my car dock with it on. (Just barely.) I wanted it because my wife has had a Body Glove on her Captivate since July of last year and it's great. The bg for the atrix is styled a little differently but is just as good. Not too much added bulk either. The phone is a lot easier to hang onto now too.
defender
- yes the rubber does attract foreign particles. however i think we all can agree that all electronics share that feature...
but you can just rinse it off while it dries your phone is still fully protected.
-screen protector is built into the shell. no squeegee's. NO bubbles. NO glare!
-fully enclosed and port plugs ( commuter has plugs )
-360 swivel belt clip.
personally i really enjoy this clip/case for its dual face design. you can have the screen facing out to monitor calls, msgs, etc. or you can have it face inward to prevent your screen's death due to evil table corners. there are notches to keep it from falling out.
and it wont. the clip has a curve bottom as well, to keep it from involuntary vehicle exit suicide. which is believed to be caused by occupants jumping in and out of there automobiles. but this has never been confirmed due to lack of witnesses.
-spring clip can be fully expanded and it will lock in place to easily attached or removed.
-belt catch is on the bottom so it won't slip. a.k.a. gypsy clip
- camera, phones jack, ports all have a poly carb gaurd that is flush with the rubber sleeve.
i ordered this thing 2 days before i did the phone on amazon prime so i figured surely i would have it first. Nope i actually had to sit on my hand for 2 days waiting for that case before i opened my phone. but i can say that my phone has never really experienced outside air.
i own the impact too. but i have never wanted to use it this is a great accessory. its worth 30 bucks i'd pay double that.
** if you are in any environment that you fear dust, dirt, abuse, water, kids, heat, beanie babies. this is the best protection offered. and it does add security to accidental loss for wearing it on your side. I will always buy these before my mobile gear everytime.
Do yourself a favor and save the time you will be spending if you get something else, then deciding that you don't like it, returning it, ordering what you should have ordered in the first place...... get the commuter case, it rocks balls!
rucurringintensity said:
defender
- yes the rubber does attract foreign particles. however i think we all can agree that all electronics share that feature...
but you can just rinse it off while it dries your phone is still fully protected.
-screen protector is built into the shell. no squeegee's. NO bubbles. NO glare!
-fully enclosed and port plugs ( commuter has plugs )
-360 swivel belt clip.
personally i really enjoy this clip/case for its dual face design. you can have the screen facing out to monitor calls, msgs, etc. or you can have it face inward to prevent your screen's death due to evil table corners. there are notches to keep it from falling out.
and it wont. the clip has a curve bottom as well, to keep it from involuntary vehicle exit suicide. which is believed to be caused by occupants jumping in and out of there automobiles. but this has never been confirmed due to lack of witnesses.
-spring clip can be fully expanded and it will lock in place to easily attached or removed.
-belt catch is on the bottom so it won't slip. a.k.a. gypsy clip
- camera, phones jack, ports all have a poly carb gaurd that is flush with the rubber sleeve.
i ordered this thing 2 days before i did the phone on amazon prime so i figured surely i would have it first. Nope i actually had to sit on my hand for 2 days waiting for that case before i opened my phone. but i can say that my phone has never really experienced outside air.
i own the impact too. but i have never wanted to use it this is a great accessory. its worth 30 bucks i'd pay double that.
** if you are in any environment that you fear dust, dirt, abuse, water, kids, heat, beanie babies. this is the best protection offered. and it does add security to accidental loss for wearing it on your side. I will always buy these before my mobile gear everytime.
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Hell yes get the defender case ur gonna love this case, also go to amazon and get it for $30 thats the best deal ever!!!!! and u can use the clip as a kickstand so thats the best case in the world!
I think of the defender case up last night. So far so good. I always always run the on otter box cases is on my phones between the commuter and the defender you can't go wrong
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Since you said you probably wont drop it and just want a little protection, I would go with the BodyGlove (if the Feather is not an option). Good grip, decent protection, and little added bulk.
I happen to have one for sale too
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...fix=rugged+battery+door+for+motorola+atrix+4g
one of those on the first row. it's Motorola, and its a replacement battery door that also goes around the side edges (covers everything but the screen). NO added bulk, seems perfect
I had the Impact which was nice but flimsy didn't feel great and top and bottom unprotected. Just got the Commuter and love it! Feels great looks great much better protection for $22 delivered from Ebay and the ports are covered!
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i have the commuter on order, will write about how i feel about it once i get it!
I've been liking my bodyglove, had it for a few days, like the added grip and its not too bulky
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This review was classic
rucurringintensity said:
defender
- yes the rubber does attract foreign particles. however i think we all can agree that all electronics share that feature...
but you can just rinse it off while it dries your phone is still fully protected.
-screen protector is built into the shell. no squeegee's. NO bubbles. NO glare!
-fully enclosed and port plugs ( commuter has plugs )
-360 swivel belt clip.
personally i really enjoy this clip/case for its dual face design. you can have the screen facing out to monitor calls, msgs, etc. or you can have it face inward to prevent your screen's death due to evil table corners. there are notches to keep it from falling out.
and it wont. the clip has a curve bottom as well, to keep it from involuntary vehicle exit suicide. which is believed to be caused by occupants jumping in and out of there automobiles. but this has never been confirmed due to lack of witnesses.
-spring clip can be fully expanded and it will lock in place to easily attached or removed.
-belt catch is on the bottom so it won't slip. a.k.a. gypsy clip
- camera, phones jack, ports all have a poly carb gaurd that is flush with the rubber sleeve.
i ordered this thing 2 days before i did the phone on amazon prime so i figured surely i would have it first. Nope i actually had to sit on my hand for 2 days waiting for that case before i opened my phone. but i can say that my phone has never really experienced outside air.
i own the impact too. but i have never wanted to use it this is a great accessory. its worth 30 bucks i'd pay double that.
** if you are in any environment that you fear dust, dirt, abuse, water, kids, heat, beanie babies. this is the best protection offered. and it does add security to accidental loss for wearing it on your side. I will always buy these before my mobile gear everytime.
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vin791 said:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...fix=rugged+battery+door+for+motorola+atrix+4g
one of those on the first row. it's Motorola, and its a replacement battery door that also goes around the side edges (covers everything but the screen). NO added bulk, seems perfect
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Do you have these? I wonder how they fit on the vehicle and multimedia docks.
LastQuark said:
Do you have these? I wonder how they fit on the vehicle and multimedia docks.
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Comes with an insert for the std/media docks. From what I have seen the car dock would most likely still work fine.
I tried the Impact case for a week. It's not snug on the phone and has a tendency to slip off the bottom corners. The impact-absorbing aspect of the phone is excellent however. The thick silicone case can absorb shock quite well.
I returned it. I'm waiting on a Seidio Innocase. Was thinking about the Commuter, but I wanted something a bit thinner.
dam. i jsut bought the impact of amazon for 10 bucks. should oof bought a tpu case instead then.
So fairly recently i purchased the Cyclops case from Trident after watching
bobofosho123 video review and figured i'd make a post about the case and raise awareness of a good case
The case overall is great. It added the bulk and safe to grasp feel to the phone, without the case I always feel like i'll crush it in my bear like grip
Ordered it in White, probably a mistake as the white took on a dirty color to it rather quickly. the white plastic on the back side feels soft and gentle. And the silicon outer ring is great for what it does. I've launched the phone outta my lap a few times getting out of my truck and everything is all stars and sparkles still (good).
Has the built in screen protector which I have not noticed to alter the touch sensitivity at all, (also great at protecting.) And just about 0 picture alteration. The protector also covers the light sensor... which i have noticed causes the phone to not recognize it's not near your face after a call is over.
-so i cut it out- and everything is swell again.
The power and volume buttons on the side work wonderfully with the silicon strip over them.
**Couple other downsides for me, might have been the molding on the silicon for my specific case, but the tabs to pull the plug out of the usb and headphone jack seemed almost non existent making it rather hard to open them up.
And the seperatly purchased holster has been out of stock forever. ((((EDIT)))) finally in stock and ordered
because of this I put the phone in my pocket and like most silicon and gel cases it collects pocket fuzzies of doom rather well.
the closeness of the bezel near the screen does make it hard to bring down the notification slide. ( but i use the swipe down gesture in ADW for that anyways.)
After having quite a few cases, the casemate you can get at the tmobile store, the gel cases, some plasticy snap ons, just a generic belt holster thing, otterboxes case. I will stick with the cyclops.
All in all worth every $$ it cost. I.M.O.
I have to say that I disagree, I originally purchased this case and I was disgusted by the quality.
In my experience the built in screen cover really took away a lot of screen sensitivity. I had to apply a lot more pressure to type any of the letters on the side of the screen, even using when using swype! So I ended up removing the built in screen protector, it was no big deal it popped out with a little pressure.
The next problem I had with this case was the headphone and micro usb port connectors, the phone already has a usb dust shield built in so why protect it? They were just too hard to remove and I use my vibrant daily to listen to music and to transport files between home and school so this was another annoyance.
I used the case for about two weeks before I could not stand the bulk and the cheap feel of this case, I swear the silicone would pop out of place every time I put it in my pocket.
After everything was said and done I went back to my body glove case and used it until it broke because I dropped my phone while riding my bike then I ordered up an otterbox and could not be happier. Best case for the vibrant in my opinion, slim, no frills and plenty of protection.
Don't buy one of these cases it is a waste of $30, trident cases are nothing but poorly designed bs.
I also have the Trident case and am.very happy with it. It provides wonderful protection for me. The only
Issue for me is that it is not pretty to look at lol I'm s girl lol. The black and grey.was the best looking out of the selection and goes quite well with the Trigger rom I love so much. I like the look of the Otterbox and may purchase one in the future. For ultimate protection I would recommend the Cyclops case. No issues with the screen protection at all.
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I'm looking for the thinnest Galaxy SII phone cover people can think of. I currently have a CaseMate gel cover but it takes away how lovely this phone is without a cover on and makes it as bulky as my old HTC Leo, not to mention the fact it acts as an insulator and adds to the heat dissipation issues this phone already has.
Does anyone know of a cover/case which adds very little to the footprint of the phone as well as perhaps having holes to help with the heat? The official Samsung one looks nice but doesn't cover the corners which, given these are the most likeliest parts of the phone to hit the floor and be marked and damaged should the phone be dropped, sort of defeats the object to an extent. Also, a cover even thinner than that would be nice.
Cheers in advance.
I also have a case mate as thin as the original (in my drawer since this one arrived) but the case mate offers a little more protection on the corners. Got mine from CPW for £15 but you can get it online cheaper. The fit is perfect.
Is that the 'Barely There' one? I saw that in CPW but it didn't seem to offer any more protection than the Samsung one to me, or perhaps I didn't look at it properly. It also didn't have any holes for ventilation.
The Accessories thread seemed to be mostly reviews, so I'm putting my question here, hopefully it's not in the wrong place
I use the Galaxy Nexus LTE with Extended Battery generally, although sometimes I have long work days/spend extended time outside/heavy use, so I replace the battery with the original to keep the phone going.
I got the Otterbox Commuter case for $40+ (and it went on sale on Amazon the week after), and am fairly happy with it, although it is a pain to take off and put back on when switching batteries. My large hand grips it well and although the feel of the power/volume rocker isn't convincing, it does respond when pressed normally. The fact that the screen protector that came with it only fits over the screen portion is irritating and causes dust to gather on the edges.
So my two questions are:
1. Is the two shell design of Commuter case much more protective than the Diztronic? http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...=UTF8&qid=1324672504&sr=1-1&tag=5336653508-20
2. Is it a good idea to just get the Diztronic for $10 and use it on days when I don't need as much protection? Or should I just stick with the Otterbox.
Thank you for you input!
xupru said:
The Accessories thread seemed to be mostly reviews, so I'm putting my question here, hopefully it's not in the wrong place
I use the Galaxy Nexus LTE with Extended Battery generally, although sometimes I have long work days/spend extended time outside/heavy use, so I replace the battery with the original to keep the phone going.
I got the Otterbox Commuter case for $40+ (and it went on sale on Amazon the week after), and am fairly happy with it, although it is a pain to take off and put back on when switching batteries. My large hand grips it well and although the feel of the power/volume rocker isn't convincing, it does respond when pressed normally. The fact that the screen protector that came with it only fits over the screen portion is irritating and causes dust to gather on the edges.
So my two questions are:
1. Is the two shell design of Commuter case much more protective than the Diztronic? http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...=UTF8&qid=1324672504&sr=1-1&tag=5336653508-20
2. Is it a good idea to just get the Diztronic for $10 and use it on days when I don't need as much protection? Or should I just stick with the Otterbox.
Thank you for you input!
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My 2 cents:
I don't have experience with a Diztronic, and I don't have a gNexus...but my thoughts are:
1. Otterbox has a proven reputation. They provide incredible coverage and protection. One of (if not) the best.
2. A case is like insurance. God forbid you should drop your $700 (or w/e) phone, do you really want it to be in the care of a $10 case which may or may not be questionable? For me, that would be a negative.
3. If you check other case design reviews, single cases have proven to often fail the drop test.
The 2 shell design of the Commuter is no accident. It's earned it's stripes. I'd stick with the Otterbox, if I were in your shoes...but again, I only have an SGS2.
So I am really torn. With my old phone I had a case originally, but I would swap batteries twice a day, plus I could never dock it in the car (since I had a dock made for my phone), or on my desk.
I am guessing with this phone I would not be switching batteries as regularly as I am now, but I still have the home/car dock issue. What do you guys think???
You can think of cases/screen protectors as insurance. In the end, it's up to you. But, one accident is all that is needed to ruin the phone.
I plan on getting a case, but my situation is going to be slightly different than your's. I have no issues with the dock situation.
Trust me, case up. I dropped my galaxy s3 and it smashed into tiny pieces. It wasn't insured so I was screwed.
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The phone will be too valuable for me to drop. I seem to drop them from time to time. I will have some kind of case (bought 2 already).
As far as the battery switching, with the 3100mAh batt and resonably long life as reports elsewhere, I think you won't be de-casing nearly as often.
My present iPhone (gasp) has an otter case. Taking apart the 2 part casing to change batts would really get old fast.
Once you drop a phone in a parking lot, you learn to slap a case on it as soon as possible.
Otterbox JUST came out with the iPhone 5 case this week (or maybe late last week). That is a longgggg time to not have a case if the same trend goes with the Note 2.
Samsung TPU Case
I grabbed one of the actual Samsung branded TPU cases. First time I've ever bought an OEM case. It's a very, very slick case. Feels nice in the hand, doesn't add bulk and has a raised from edge. It's a bit pricey at 30$ and the only complaint that I have right now is the AUX hole isn't that big so a bulky connector still means I have to remove it.
Other than that, the grey on grey looks glorious.
I have never cased my phones. I've always used a horizontal to carry the phone on my belt. My S and SII have both been dropped several times and the only issue I have had is scuffing and nicks on the edges. Amazingly they help up better than I would of thought. The hip case has always worked well for me and provides good protection. But once the phone is removed from the case it up to you to keep it protected.
I'm planning on picking up a note II and have picked up a horizontal case for mt belt and a case with a bumper around the edge and a flip cover. I'm afraid the case my make the phone a little thicker than I'd like and am looking for an additional case with a slim profile bet also covers the back and edges.
The note II being a large phone, with a little more weight and a large surface area I'm thinking a case would be a good idea. I'd say a nice minimalistic case that is easy to remove is the way to go.